“An Affordable Housing Action Plan 2010 – 2020: Housing Opportunities Toronto.” Adopted by Toronto City Council, August 5, 2009. 60 pages. [Note 2012: Known as the “H.O.T. Report,” this is necessary reading for all, as it is currently used by the City.] Available at http://www.toronto.ca/affordablehousing/pdf/hot_actionplan.pdf.

Websites of Interest

Seniors Lifestyle Mag – Article on “Scrupling”, by OWN member Kate Chung, originally published in OWN Newsletter from Oct. 2016 – Vol.3, Issue 3. Scrupling is an old Quaker practice. When faced with difficult issues, Quakers sat with neighbours to listen, share and search for ways to respond, each within their own sense of responsibility. The session was not a debate or argument to win or lose, but rather a serious, heartfelt search for ways to move forward.

Unitarian Commons – Accessible and affordable living for all. A small group of Unitarian-Universalists working together, creating affordable, accessible homes open for everyone. Fostering community by including shared common areas.

YWCA Toronto – Providing emergency shelter and permanent housing to single women and women with children.

Women Living in Community – This is a US website run by Marianne Kilkenny of North Carolina. It discusses housing options and creating alternative community models for aging with dignity and grace. She has written a guide book which may be of interest called “Your Quest for Home“. It can be ordered from the website and Amazon, both in print and e-book formats.